Air Fryer Chicken Breast {In 8-Minutes}

My air fryer chicken breast recipe takes less than 8 minutes to make and turns out perfectly juicy and tender every time. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8

Servings servings

Calories 169kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

4 small chicken breasts 4 ounces * See notes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Pat the chicken breasts dry, then add them to a bowl and rub the oil generously over them.
Add the smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a bowl, then rub them on both sides of the chicken breast fillets.
Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook for 4 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 4 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Remove the chicken from the air fryer basket and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

Chicken breast size: Please refer to my tested temperature guide if your chicken breasts are larger than 4 ounces each.
Frozen chicken breasts: Cook from frozen, increasing the cooking time by 2-3 minutes per side.
Leftovers: Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or the freezer for 2 months.

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